Director of Sport

About us

Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora is a leading state day and boarding school for Years 9-13 students, located by Hagley Park in central Christchurch.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Director of Sport to lead our sports, physical recreation, and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) programmes.

Passionate about the transformative power of sport in girls' education, you will provide strategic direction across participation, development, and performance pathways. You will oversee people, resources, and budgets to ensure activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Central to this role is building trusted, authentic relationships with students, staff, whānau, coaches, and the wider community. You will foster an inclusive culture of belonging, personal excellence, health, safety, and wellbeing, empowering every student to build confidence and resilience through sport.

Health/PE teaching hours available for a qualified teacher. Job Description available on our website.

Working hours

This is a permanent, full-time 52-week position requiring operational flexibility. Attendance at selected events, tournaments, meetings, and activities outside normal hours (including evenings and weekends) is required. Some work during term breaks is required for planning, administration, and tournament preparation.

Start date: 28 January 2026.

Applications must be made via the Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora website.